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Sports Safety Tips
July 17, 2018
Participation in sports offers tremendous social, emotional and physical benefits for children. We know that one of the worst things for kids is being on the sidelines with an injury. As parents and coaches, there are simple things we can do to help reduce preventable injuries – so our kids can continue playing the games […]
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Beware the Concession Stand
July 10, 2018
Unfortunately, junk food is the main inventory at most concession stands
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Fun Fourth of July Activities for Kids
July 2, 2018
14 fail-proof Fourth of July activities for kids
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Ten Sports-Themed Books for Young Adults
June 26, 2018
Getting teens to read isn’t always the easiest task. It can be made a whole lot easier though if your child finds the book’s subject interesting. If you have children who enjoy sports, there is a good chance they will like at least a few of these. We’ve put together a list of 10 great sports-themed […]
Heading the Soccer Ball May Be Bad for Young Brains
June 24, 2018
According to studies of experienced adult soccer players, heading can generate impact forces almost equivalent to those of a helmet-to-helmet football tackle. The question of whether young children should use their heads on the soccer field has been a contentious one in recent years. In 2015, U.S. Youth Soccer, the organization that oversees most of […]
Study on Headgear Use in Girls’ Lacrosse
June 17, 2018
“We’ll have to see whether the elevated risk remained when the girls began wearing the new protective headgear designed specifically for the women’s game in the spring 2018 season.” Findings from a recent research study on the effects of head protection on player safety in girls’ high school lacrosse indicate that there may be an […]
Top 10 Health Benefits of Soccer
June 15, 2018
Upper body strength is required for shielding the ball, holding off opponents, throw-ins and also contributes to overall power and explosiveness. With soccer being one of the most widely played sports in the world, it’s reputation as an active and fun sport is well documented. Along with being entertaining to watch and to play, soccer […]
Helping Your Athletes Practice Mindfulness
Stay Loose: Helping Your Athletes Practice Mindfulness
June 12, 2018
Stress causes shallow breathing, so this is a great way to fight stress. Also, deep listening can help athletes focus. Coaches can use a singing bowl, chime or an app that can help groups to concentrate. As adults we can sometimes forget that being a kid can be stressful, too. Fortunately, coaches can help their […]
Lacrosse Goalie Development
Twelve Ways to Destroy a Lacrosse Goalie’s Development
June 9, 2018
While it’s not intentional, there’s a big population of lacrosse coaches out there who are actually hurting the development of their goalies. With the growth of the sport of lacrosse, many teams find themselves with head coaches with very little experience. It’s a tough task than to expect that the majority of teams would have […]
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Disabled Hockey Award a Dream Realized
June 5, 2018
“This sport has moved me so far. I’ve exceeded all of the goals I could’ve ever set for myself.”
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